Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character › has the Unicode code point U+203A. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thex
are the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+203A to binary:
00100000 00111010
. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10000000 10111010
SINGLE RIGHT-POINTING ANGLE QUOTATION MARK·U+203A
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E2 80 BA | 11100010 10000000 10111010 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 3A | 00100000 00111010 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 3A 20 | 00111010 00100000 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 3A | 00000000 00000000 00100000 00111010 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 3A 20 00 00 | 00111010 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+203A is known as the SINGLE RIGHT-POINTING ANGLE QUOTATION MARK (›). In digital text, this typographic symbol primarily serves to enclose or introduce indirect speech, quotations, or technical terms within a body of text. It maintains a distinct function from the more commonly used double angle quotes ( “ ” ), which are typically employed for direct quotations in various languages and formats. While the single right-pointing angle quotation mark is less frequently encountered in everyday digital communication, it can be particularly useful when citing technical or scientific terms to avoid ambiguity and confusion, as well as in programming contexts where special characters often have specific meanings. The character's unique appearance, a rightward-pointing arrow with an open loop, adds visual interest to the text while maintaining its clear, straightforward function within the broader landscape of typography and language.
How to type the › symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8250 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.